Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant – Co. Carlow

Location: Co. Carlow
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Working Arrangement: Flexible working conditions
Salary: Depending on experience

Role Overview

Our client, an established accountancy practice in Co. Carlow, is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.

The role can be structured on either a full-time or part-time basis and offers flexibility around working arrangements.

This is a broad practice role covering accounts preparation, taxation, audit, bookkeeping and payroll, with regular client interaction and the opportunity to work closely with the firm’s partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies through to partner review stage.
• Prepare audited financial statements and supporting audit files.
• Prepare and submit relevant tax returns.
• Prepare statutory returns and associated compliance documentation.
• Assist with client audits.
• Complete bookkeeping duties as required.
• Carry out payroll calculations and related processing.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding accounts, tax and general practice matters.
• Support partners with special assignments and individual client projects.
• Manage workload effectively to meet client and statutory deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of accounts preparation and accounts production.
• Experience with taxation and tax return preparation.
• Knowledge of audit procedures and preparation of audit files.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a busy practice team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident dealing directly with clients.
• Good general IT and accounting systems skills.

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